Gustavo Juarez-Perez (Photo: Ocean County Jail)
A South Toms River man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a violent crime scene by police who were called to a residence.
Gustavo Juarez-Perez, 38, of South Toms River, was charged with murder, as well as possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon, all in connection with the death of his wife, Cheyanne Juarez, 30, also of South Toms River, on Saturday.
According to a statement from prosecutors, at approximately 9:15 p.m. Saturday night, officers from the South Toms River Police Department received a 911 call in reference to an unconscious female at a residence on Hummel Drive. Responding officers discovered a female victim, later identified as Cheyanne Juarez, unconscious on the floor with blood on her face and a belt around her neck.
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Emergency lifesaving measures were attempted, however the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An investigation by borough police and county detectives revealed evidence that Gustavo Juarez-Perez was the individual responsible for his wife’s death, according to the statement. Juarez-Perez was taken into custody at the residence without incident. He was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is presently lodged pending a detention hearing.
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